Ford officially enters battery energy storage system business On May 11, Ford officially announced that it entered the battery energy storage system (BESS) business with the introduction of the Ford Energy DC Block stationary battery, a standardized 20-foot containerized system that integrates advanced LFP prismatic battery technology, liquid-cooled thermal management and battery management system.  The 5.45 MWh stationary battery uses 512-Ah LF...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Valeo participates in China’s Intelligent Electric Vehicle Development Forum At the Intelligent Electric Vehicle Development Forum held by China EV100 in Beijing from April 11 to 12, Valeo presented EV powertrain solutions. According to Valeo, it has established a product portfolio covering 48V mild hybrid systems and powertrains for HEVs, PHEVs, EREVs, and BEVs to meet the requirements in different markets and for different vehicle models. Va...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/25

Auto China 2026: Marelli to showcase latest propulsion and thermal technologies Marelli announced that it will present propulsion and thermal innovations at Auto China 2026 from April 24 to May 3. Highlights include the new e-Transmission Cooling Pump, engineered to improve modern transmission performance, especially for e-axles and Dedicated Hybrid Transmissions (DHT). The system minimizes energy consumption and is available in both 12-volt and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

oors contributes to the creation of a high-quality and seamlessly integrated interior space comfortable for all occupants. A center console design that does not separate the driver and front passenger seats enables a walk-through between the front seats. Comfort features include intelligent heating system, aroma diffuser and ambient lighting. Twelve BOSE speakers designed exclusively for this model are also optimally positioned throughout the cab...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

MaxVolt Energy, India launches L3 LFP Battery Pack for electric three-wheelers and cargo vehicles On April 14, MaxVolt Energy Industries launched its L3 Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) battery pack, a 51.2V-105Ah system designed for electric three-wheelers, cargo vehicles, and light electric mobility platforms. The battery integrates an advanced Battery Management System (BMS) monitoring voltage, temperature, and current, with cell balancing, sma...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

R&D and industrial application of key sodium-ion battery technologies with Sichuan Star Sodium Battery Co., Ltd. (Star Sodium) in Dazhou, Sichuan. Under the memorandum, the two parties will focus on the joint R&D of cutting-edge sodium-ion battery technologies, covering areas such as energy storage system parts and materials, battery pack module materials, and cell materials. The focus lies in thermal management, structural design, electrochemica...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

ICE model, with revised seating surfaces, the addition of cooled front seats on select trims, and enlarged armrest storage. Functional updates to the 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid include:      •  A new 22.7 kWh battery delivers a 15% increase in capacity, but the combination of a new cooling system and improved thermal management delivers longer electric driving range and a 60% increase in power output.      •  Electric range is incr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Diodes Inc. introduces SPI boost controller for adaptive front lighting systems On March 12, Plano, Texas-based Diodes Inc. announced that it was strengthening its power management portfolio with the introduction of the AL8859Q, and automotive-compliant multi-phase SPI boost controller designed to meet the power density, efficiency, EMI, and functional safety requirements of advanced headlight control units.  The device serves as the primary con...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Infineon presents fully integrated motor control system-in-package for automotive sector On March 3, Infineon Technologies AG presented the MOTIX TLE9954QSW40-33, its first fully integrated motor control system-in-package (SiP) for the automotive sector. The new motor driver addresses the industry’s growing challenges related to extreme miniaturization.  The solution supports compact designs for applications such as EV thermal management syste...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

5% higher in energy density than its predecessor. Coupled with automotive weight reduction and efficiency innovations, the Denza Z9GT SUV, a vehicle model powered by the Blade Battery 2.0, delivers a range of 1,036km. Furthermore, the Blade Battery 2.0 comes with the FlashPass lithium-ion transport system and an all-temperature-range intelligent thermal management system, which allow for less heat generation and more efficient, uniform heat dissi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

, reaching 142kWh, which enables a driving range of over 1,000km. In addition, the cathode specific capacity exceeds 300mAh/g, more than twice that of high-performance lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The battery is reportedly undergoing further iterative upgrades, with the potential to push system energy density beyond 340Wh/kg, total pack capacity over 200kWh, and driving range past 1,600km. The project team has also developed an innovat...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

BorgWarner to supply European OEM with integrated drive module for range extended vehicles On February 11, BorgWarner announced it has secured a program award from a premium European OEM to supply an 800V Integrated Drive Module (iDM) supporting a Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV), with mass production scheduled to begin in 2029. The iDM is a highly integrated system incorporating BorgWarner’s innovative single-electric-machine design with...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

life of 8,000 cycles that extends vehicle lifecycle operational mileage by 80,000km, equivalent to an additional CNY 150,000 revenue.Engineered to greatly enhance the economy of intercity trunk transportation operations, the long-range variant features the world’s first LCV super hybrid chemical system cell to combine the advantages of ternary lithium and lithium-iron phosphate batteries. The single-pack capacity of 253kWh enables an ultra-lon...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

ors into the SmartMCD TB9M001FTG board, helping automotive engineers streamline prototyping for applications such as sunroofs, wipers, power windows, and adjustable seats. The SmartMCD device is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified and includes built-in protection for overcurrent, over- and undervoltage, and thermal shutdown. The device supports forward and reverse control of two brushed DC motors. It also includes two high-side drivers for 5V and 12V load...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

  Our next stage will be to strengthen our activities in developing electrification products. Since becoming a part of the Highly Group, we have fastened the pace in developing products such as electric compressors for electric vehicles. Also of note, we are currently increasing sales of heat pump systems for EVs in the Chinese market. Going forward, we are developing EV heat pumps and various electric components for global Japanese OEMs. Alread...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Hanon Systems achieves annual sales of KRW 10 trillion for the first time in its history in 2025 South Korea’s thermal management system manufacturer, Hanon Systems Co., Ltd., announced that it will achieve the annual revenue of KRW 10 trillion (JPY 1.1 trillion) for the first time in its history in 2025. Also, in 2026, it aims to maintain the growth momentum, generating sales of KRW 11 trillion (JPY 1.21 trillion), while restoring profitabilit...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Jiangsu authorities approve establishment of provincial NECV power, control system innovation center On January 7, the Xuzhou authorities announced the recent approval by the Jiangsu authorities for a provincial new energy commercial vehicle (NECV) power and control system innovation center based on Jiangsu Guochuang New Energy Commercial Vehicle Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. Placing emphasis on power and control systems for NECVs, the innovati...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

ry module built on ProLogium’s superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery technology. The module enables EVs to achieve up to 1,000 km range. The program has already advanced to the sample car-ready stage.  By achieving the same driving range with a smaller-capacity battery system, overall vehicle weight can be reduced by up to approximately 300 kg. The jointly developed solid-state battery module has the potential to sub...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

tive automotive products.  Following the collaboration MOU signed at IAA Mobility, ProLogium and Rimac have further deepened technical development. The jointly developed Superfluidized All-Inorganic Solid-State Lithium-Ceramic Battery Pack will be physically showcased at CES 2026. It will have key system-level advantages such as module-free architecture, high packaging efficiency, superior thermal management, maintenance and recycling friendly, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/02

Guangxi Auto Group inaugurates subsidiary for NEV thermal management systems On December 29, Guangxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (Guangxi Auto Group) inaugurated Liuzhou Zhuochuang Automotive Thermal Management System Co., Ltd. (Liuzhou Zhuochuang), a subsidiary that will be extending the group’s business operations from compressors to New Energy Vehicle (NEV) thermal management systems. Liuzhou Zhuochuang has established a comprehensive advance...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31